Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown, but probably acquired circa 1966; formerly in the collection of Linda Silver (Mrs. Peter W. Silver); donated to MAI by Linda Smith in 1986.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Iñupiaq (attributed)
- Previous owner
- Linda Silver (Mrs. Peter W. Silver), Non-Indian
- Donor
- Linda Silver (Mrs. Peter W. Silver), Non-Indian
- Date created
- circa 1966
- Object Name
- Parka
- Media/Materials
- Sealskin/fur, fur, cotton cloth, zipper, glass bead/beads
- Techniques
- Sewn, appliquéd, quilted, edge beaded
- Dimensions
- 82 x 55 cm
- Object Type
- Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (fitted)
